I was an average student, who took active interest in athletics.
— Akshaye Khanna
Marriage changes everything. I want full control over my life. When you share your life with somebody else, you can't have full control. You have to give a lot of control away. You share each other's lives.
As a star-son it's a constant struggle to move away from being known as Vinod Khanna's son and create my own space.
The fear of every actor is when is this life going to be snatched away from me? Which is the day or year that the audience is going to decide 'that's it.'
There's a perception in the industry that if the actor is not working or has taken a timeout, he or she has left the film circuit.
Politics has friendship, enmity, intrigue and even humour.
Salman has always been a source of inspiration for me.
I would never say anything derogatory about another actor even in my sleep.
Hindi film industry's fortunes are directly connected to that of the world finance markets.
Deep down that's all you really want. You may not like or be comfortable with certain forms of appreciation or love, but you do want it.
Earlier, in Indian cinema, actors were given a certain amount of time to learn on the job. That is not possible anymore.
I am inclined to acting. I like to act and I like being an actor.
It is a humbling experience to work with Duttsaab and Amitji, who was my dad's costar in so many films.
No one is perfect.
I have always wanted to do comedy.
I don't want to be known as an unprofessional actor. There was a time I was considered unprofessional, to a certain extent. I was very uncomfortable about that.
Personal questions, or accusations about delivering flops or not doing good films end up being accusatory sessions where I have to defend myself. That's why I prefer not to do interviews.
I believe failure sometimes teaches you more than success.
Some people bare their entire life on the Internet. There are politicians and actors, who like that. But there are some who don't want to do that.
The fact is, marriage is just a legal piece of paper. I don't see why the government needs to get involved in what two people do with their lives. It's none of their business.
Such films that the audiences remembers 10-15 years after they released come by rarely.
I feel that adoption is a good idea to control population. This would also help orphaned children grow up in a normal way in a family atmosphere that is so important in today's time. The only thing you need is a large heart.
Salman is my favourite actor. In fact, I look upon the entire Khan family with great regard.
Mumbai is becoming more and more of a nightmare.
There is a lot of envy, there is a lot of flak that we as children of the industry get for what we may have achieved or not achieved. We're under constant surveillance.
Why is the feeling of insecurity so prevalent in this field? Because the actor is such a dependent person on other people. If I am a painter, poet, composer, I am not really dependent on others.
I can't get married for the heck of it only because 'I'm not getting any younger.'
If you want to be an actor today you have to come prepared with the entire package, which includes acting, dancing, action, PR skills, building your physique and all of it. Otherwise, nobody is going to touch you.
At the end of the day, the law is the same for the Prime Minister or a common man of India.
I had some personal issues to sort out so I couldn't work for a while.
Everyone wants to do only those films which they find interesting. That is the way the industry works.
I am open to working with new directors as long as the script excites me.
The fact remains that I am a very artless and incompetent writer.
I do take my work very seriously, and I am first and foremost a very dedicated actor. I am also a very shy guy so you won't find me chatting or talking that much.
I'm not cut out for that life; for sharing my life. Whether it's getting married, or having kids. That too drastically changes your life. Everything important to you becomes less important, because the child gains utmost importance.
I see no point in talking about myself unnecessarily.
I don't believe in the institution of marriage.
To get into the process of doing back-to-back films, it takes getting a little used to.
Through the years, I have realised that when you have had fun playing a role, it comes across on screen.
I look upon Salman as an elder brother and want him to tie the knot first. Once he does that, I will settle down too.
I love coming to Delhi. Driving around in south Delhi is fun. And the food here is fab.
Shortkut... ' has a very nice, strong story. It is not one of those nonsensical comedies where characters attempt buffoonery to get laughs. It is a small film with a big heart.
As much as I say I am uncomfortable with too much attention, but in essence that's what I, every artiste works for.
Marriage is all about finding that special someone. One you are attracted to instantly and forever.
I think the common man should not be underestimated.
I belong to the film industry and it's the only industry that has no corruption.
I can assure you that 'Humraaz' will not disappoint.
David Dhawan is the best as far as Indian comedy films are concerned.
I'm open to working with anybody and everybody as long as I have faith in them and they have faith in me.
Gandhi: My Father' is a project very close to our hearts.
